Showing up for Disabled people is more than saying you believe in equality or that you support Disabled people. It is advocating for change, lending your voice, using your privilege, and standing in solidarity. It is speaking out when a world leader tries to blame Disabled people for a tragic accident. When they attempt to label Disabled people as incapable and run with vile ablesit narratives. The time for allyship is now. Not just for Disabled people, but for all communities who are being attacked, scapegoated, and outright targeted. No more excuses. No more looking the other way. Use the privilege you have now before you lose it. Image Description: A Disabled by Society graphic with a dark background e titled: “12 Ways to Show Up for Disabled People”. Below, twelve colourful square icons contain stylised stick-figure illustrations representing different ways to support Disabled people. They read: 1. “Recognise Your Privilege” (Blue icon) – A person looking at their reflection in a mirror, symbolising self-awareness. 2. “Use That Privilege” (Yellow icon) – Two hands holding a crown, representing leveraging privilege to support others. 3. “Design Accessibly” (Pink icon) – A person in glasses working at a drafting table, promoting accessibility in design. 4. “Be Respectful” (Green icon) – A handshake, symbolising respect and allyship. 5. “Don’t Ever Assume” (Orange icon) – A person gesturing with a percentage symbol above their head, representing the harm of assumptions. 6. “Educate Yourself on Ableism” (Purple icon) – A person struggling to reach a book on a high shelf, symbolising the effort needed to self-educate. 7. “Listen to Disabled People” (Light blue icon) – A person in a wheelchair being assisted by another person, encouraging active listening and support. 8. “Advocate for Accessibility” (Yellow icon) – A figure with open arms, representing advocacy and inclusion. 9. “Challenge Ableist Language” (Pink icon) – A person stepping forward confidently, symbolising pushing back against harmful language. 10. “Support Disability Rights” (Green icon) – A person holding a legal document and gavel, advocating for Disability rights. 11. “Make Spaces Inclusive” (Orange icon) – A person inside a transparent box, representing the need for accessible environments. 12. “Believe Disabled People” (Purple icon) – A person raising their hand and reading a book, reinforcing trust in Disabled voices.
